Firsts

I just graduated from college and am ready to have my FIRST job as a teacher!  I am also attempting to start my FIRST blog!  Along with all the other FIRSTS that will happen this year, I expect there will be big gaps in time on this blog, but it will be fun to give it a whirl!  I am inspired by the many other educational blogs in "blog land."  That's what my interning teacher calls blogs.  I hope you will follow me as I grow and learn as a FIRST year teacher. 
 

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  1. Lyndsey (A Year of Many Firsts)May 24, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Congratulations! It looks like you don't have a follow button yet. :)Enjoy your many "firsts"!

    Come visit my blog sometime (your post reminds me of my blog title)!

    Lyndsey
    A Year of Many Firsts

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  2. Michelle at VolusiaHeart4KidsMay 29, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Lyndsey, Thank you for your kind words! I figured out how to add a "follow" button. Heading over to visit your blog now. Enjoy your summer :)

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